Articles about anything relating to property, from the state of the market, to mortgages and investments & developments.
Don’t Wait Until 2024 – Act Now if You Need to Sell Your House The housing market is arguably the toughest it’s been for sellers in over 30 years. Asking prices are falling across the country according to Rightmove, and other indicators like low transaction volumes and economic uncertainty point… Read More »Don’t Wait Until 2024 – Act Now if You Need to Sell Your House
Why UK House Prices are not Collapsing The UK housing market has defied predictions of a major price crash. Despite rising interest rates and a cost of living crisis, average house prices remain close to record highs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors preventing a housing market collapse.… Read More »Why UK House Prices are not Collapsing
NSI Savings Bonds Slashed Good news for borrowers but not so good for savers. The National Savings and Investments has slashed its three-year savings bonds by a huge 1.75% in one go, taking it down from 5.7% to 3.95%. I believe it’s the first time that National Savings Investments have… Read More »NSI Savings Bonds Slashed
Why you should improve your EPC before you are told to Why Improving Your EPC Rating Matters More Than Ever In a recent YouTube video, the discussion centred around the withdrawal of the requirement for rental properties to meet a minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating of C by 2025.… Read More »Why you should improve your EPC before you are told to
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5% as Lenders Slash Rates Mortgage lenders in the UK are cutting rates aggressively in response to declining inflation. Halifax has become the latest major lender to reduce fixed rates, sparking predictions that sub-4% mortgages could return before the end of 2023. Halifax Slashes Rates In… Read More »Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5% as Lenders Slash Rates
A Critical Examination of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) A Call for Comprehensive Transformation **Introduction** Amid the ongoing discourse on energy efficiency, the spotlight has shifted towards reevaluating the core principles of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for private rental properties, transcending mere adjustments to set targets. The question looms: Can we… Read More »A Critical Examination of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
The Influence of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) on Property Sale Prices In the real estate sector, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have long served as a gauge of a property’s energy efficiency. These certificates aim to assist homeowners in making their properties more environmentally friendly and potentially more attractive to potential… Read More »The Influence of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) on Property Sale Prices
A Landlord’s Guide to Adapting to New Energy Performance Certificate Regulations An In-Depth Exploration of the Latest Energy Efficiency Standards for Rental Properties As energy costs rise, affecting households nationwide, tenants often bear the brunt of the financial burden due to their limited ability to improve energy efficiency. In response,… Read More »A Landlord’s Guide to Adapting to New Energy Performance Certificate Regulations
The Challenge of a £1,000 Monthly Heating Bill Juliette’s Journey to Net Zero Transformation As the moist British summer season fades away, households throughout the UK are preparing for the inevitable drop in temperatures, leading to heightened energy consumption for heating. While energy costs have decreased from their earlier peaks… Read More »The Challenge of a £1,000 Monthly Heating Bill
Elevating Your EPC Rating from E to C Enhancing Your Property’s Energy Efficiency for Legal Compliance and Tenant Attraction If you’re a landlord in the UK, you’re well aware of the necessity of possessing an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your rental property. This document details your property’s energy consumption,… Read More »Elevating Your EPC Rating from E to C
